Safety Manager

United States·Chicago HeightsSalaried Exemptmid

OperationsOtherSafety ManagerTrust and Safety Manager

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OperationsOtherSafety ManagerTrust and Safety Manager

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Safety Manager to lead our health and safety initiatives at our Chicago Heights, Illinois plant. This key position is responsible for driving continuous improvement in safety performance, providing strategic direction and training, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will work closely with a dedicated team, including one direct report, to foster a culture of safety excellence.

Policy Development: Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures that comply with company, local, state, and federal regulations.

Training & Development: Develop and execute training programs for managers and employees, focusing on workplace safety practices, fire prevention, and safe handling of chemicals and hazardous materials.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the site adheres to all OSHA regulations, including meticulous recordkeeping and safety audits.

Safety Leadership: Lead weekly safety meetings and coordinate Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) training and communication initiatives.

Risk Assessment: Conduct regular inspections to identify potential EHS risks, recommend corrective actions, and follow up on the implementation of these measures.

Incident Investigation: Spearhead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for incidents, injuries, and near misses, driving actionable improvements to prevent future occurrences.

Environmental Initiatives: Collaborate with the Corporate Environmental Department to facilitate robust environmental programs.

Incident Reporting: Manage the reporting and follow-up of workplace incidents in coordination with relevant agencies.

Workers' Compensation: Oversee site Workers Compensation claims to ensure timely and effective management.

Process Safety Management (PSM): Champion the application of PSM practices, including Employee Participation, Mechanical Integrity, and Pre-Startup Safety Review.

Job Analysis: Perform routine job skills analysis and task assessments to enhance safety measures.

Safety Culture: Demonstrate and promote management's commitment to safety at all levels of the organization.

Team Leadership: Manage and mentor one safety professional, fostering their growth and development.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 10 years in a health and safety role within a manufacturing environment, ideally in the chemical or food industry.

Certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation is preferred.

Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to effectively train and engage others.

Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of OSHA regulations and industrial chemical processes.

Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available

Frequent plant field visits that require protective clothing & personal devices: Safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, mask, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, hair net, slicker suit, respiratory protection

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire

Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance

Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts

401k eligibility and company match up to 5% with immediate vesting

Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days

Company provided Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program

Educational assistance program

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).